Emergency/ICU Veterinary Assistant - Fast-Paced Care Team

Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $23-$28/hr

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Pet perks and vendor discounts

401k

Continuing education

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle in Lynnwood, WA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care team. This full-time role supports veterinarians, enhances patient care, and collaborates across neurology, surgery, internal medicine, and radiology in a busy hospital.

We offer competitive pay ($23-$28/hr), comprehensive benefits, and a supportive learning environment where autonomy and teamwork are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 2 years veterinary assisting / technician experience highly preferred.
• Desire to offer superior patient care.
• Positive work attitude.
• Flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with treatments and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Vet assisting experience

Patient care

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle in Lynnwood, WA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care team. This full-time role supports veterinarians, enhances patient care, and collaborates across neurology, surgery, internal medicine, and radiology in a busy hospital.

We offer competitive pay ($23-$28/hr), comprehensive benefits, and a supportive learning environment where autonomy and teamwork are encouraged.